Zynga to Relaunch Old Poker App as "Classic" Version
Key Takeaways
  • Player complaints flooded the forums and App Store reviews following the introduction of the new version have been mixed to negative.
  • “We value all of our player communities and want you to know that we take the introduction of new products and features very seriously.”
  • The Classic version will be identical to how the software was prior to the update, Zynga promises.

Zynga announced via its blog Thursday that it would be re-releasing its old poker client, to be called Zynga Poker Classic.

The social gaming giant launched a revamped version of its popular poker product in September. The platform overhaul replaced the cartoonish look-and-feel with more realistic graphics and player avatars.

According to third-party tracking, gross rankings declined significantly after it launched. Player complaints flooded the forums and App Store reviews following the introduction of the new version have been mixed to negative.